Moon Bogotá

Experience the freedom and sheer alegría Colombia’s cultural epicenter has to offer with Moon Bogotá.

Strategic travel plans with an adaptable week-long itinerary for exploring the city, plus highlights for Boyacá and Santanderes

Curated advice from local writer Andrew Dier, who provides his American-expat perspective on his adopted city

Full color detailed maps and photos for exploring on your own

Activities and ideas for every traveler: Taste your way through nouvelle Colombian cuisine, or try puchero or ajiaco at a century-old restaurant. Wander through the Museo del Oro to learn about the indigenous Muiscas, or visit the historic district of La Candelaria. Salsa dance the night away, or discover Bogotá’s thriving LGBTQ club scene. Explore the cloud forests, lakes, and alpine plains (or páramos) within a hours journey of the city and visit Laguna de Guatavita, supposedly the location of mythical El Dorado. Escape to nearby Boyacá to see beautifully-preserved colonial towns, or go white-water rafting, caving, or paragliding in the countryside

Current background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment, as well as a handy Spanish phrasebook, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-on

Essential insight for travelers on trekking through jungles, accessing remote mountain ranges, and exploring ancient ruins, with tips for traveling safely and respectfully engaging with the local culture